Energy Saver Tip: Planting Trees Keeps Neighborhoods Cooler

A well-placed tree can save up to 25 percent of the energy a typical household uses. Research shows that air temperatures can be 3 to 6 percent cooler in a tree-shaded neighborhood.

Mary Bubala

Emmy Award-winning anchor Mary Bubala joined WJZ in December 2003. She now anchors the 4-4:30 p.m. newscast with Vic Carter and 5 p.m. newscast with Jessica Kartalija and continues to report on a daily basis.
A native of Chicago, Mary has made...